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Murder trial starts for teen charged in Thanksgiving shooting

Re'Devon Hughes, right, listens during first arguments on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 in Forsyth County Superior Court. Hughes has been charged with murder in the 2017 shooting death of another local teen.
- photo by Ben Hendren

Later in the evening, Hughes was taken into custody in the area of the shooting and was allegedly identified as the shooter by the homeowner of the residence. The infant, Hughes’ son, was located and recovered unharmed.

The 16-year-old has been charged by the court as an adult with malice murder, felony murder and two counts of aggravated assault. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

Court officials believe that this trial will proceed through the week.

This case will be presided over by Judge David L. Dickinson and will be prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Heather Dunn.